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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.47, 1,837.43 and 742.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.47, 1,837.43 and 742.01 is: 1,023.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.47 : 1,837.43 = 742.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.47/1,837.43 = 742.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.47x = 1,837.43 × 742.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.47x = 1,363,391.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,391.43/1,331.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.97

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